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Jerry Herman

American composer and lyricist (1931-2019) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 88

Gerald Sheldon Herman was an American composer and lyricist, known for his work in Broadway theatre.

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2019Died26 December 20191999Theatre World Special AwardAward1987Johnny Mercer AwardAward1984Tony Award for Best Original ScoreAward1980Honorary Doctor of the University of MiamiAward1964Tony Award for Best MusicalAwardTony Award for Best Original ScoreAward1931Born10 July 1931

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Awards

Theatre World Special Award1999
Johnny Mercer Award1987
Tony Award for Best Original Score1984
Honorary Doctor of the University of Miami1980
Tony Award for Best Original Score1964
Tony Award for Best Musical1964
Kennedy Center Honors
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2019 · aged 88

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